General Business & Management Strategies
Job Descriptions: Are they worth the paper they're printed on?
Is a job description worth the paper it's printed on and the time it took to write it? Yes, if it is done appropriately. Well-written job descriptions are worthwhile in any business setting.
(5/12/2008)
Coaching for managers is worth the cost
Executive coaching isn’t cheap. But neither is having to replace managers because they didn’t work out.
The workplace today requires more complex skills of managers than ever before. Most notably, they need highly developed “people skills.” Yet many managers rise through the ranks based on their technical expertise. They are good at their pre-managerial jobs but often lack the higher-level skills needed by a manager – and this deficit does not become apparent until they are promoted. (4/28/2008)
Keys to implementing a more effective budget
Budget. Just say the word and managers and employees start to roll their eyes. Many people think of budgets as either negative or futile. But, if used effectively, budgets can be a roadmap to success and goal achievement. (4/14/2008)
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